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Production Planner

Sandvik

Job Title: Production Planner

Department: Production


Reports to: Managing Director


Classification: Non-Exempt


Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: None


Job Summary: The Production Planner will perform and ensure manufacturing planning and quality Insurance of manufacturing specifications to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.


Supervisory Responsibilities


  • None
Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand and capacity
  • Balance production loads across work centers to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks
  • Release and prioritize work orders based on demand, material availability, and capacity constraints
Backlog & Order Management
  • Manage production backlog to support on-time delivery and lead-time commitments
  • Coordinate closely with sales, customer service, and supply chain to address order changes and priority shifts
  • Proactively identify risks to delivery commitments and recommend corrective actions
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Serve as the primary liaison between production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics
  • Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and priorities to shop floor leadership
  • Support escalation and resolution of production issues impacting customer deliveries
System & Data Management
  • Maintain accurate production data within the ERP systems (work orders, routings, schedules)
  • Monitor key operational KPIs including OTD, schedule adherence, WIP, and backlog
  • Support continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and reporting
Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve scheduling effectiveness, flow, and lead times
  • Support standard work development and documentation related to production control processes
  • Participate in operational reviews and improvement initiatives
E ducation and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in related area preferred.
  • At least two years of experience in related disciplines including design drafting, production planning, or assembly work, required.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints to draft clear and detailed manufacturing procedures.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to frequently twist, turn, reach over shoulders, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, walk.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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